Avsbruins65 (AKA) Mark Intro

[avsbruins65]

Hello to all fellow collectors, my name is Mark and I am originally from Rhode Island. After serving in the US Army for 22 years I am now living in Colorado Springs. Growing up I followed the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, Nordiques and Celtics. Been a fan of these teams since my early years and since there move to Denver in 1995 I am a Avalanche fan. Still follow the Pats, Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. I am a member of many collecting boards and frequent them when time permits. I have been trading and buying cards since 1974 and have over 80,000 cards available for trade or sale. One of these days I will completely catalog them. I have been on eBay for many years and have a feedback rating of 2988. When I trade I always package the cards in a penny sleeve, top loader and team bag, (size permitting). I also ship in a bubble envelope. I consider myself a honorable trader and someone who can be counted on to complete any trade.

My player collecting interests are listed below.

Hockey:

•Jason Pominville
•Ray Bourque
•Jeff Odgers 102/167
•Ian Laperriere 152/244
•Joe Sakic
•Patrick Roy
•Cam Neely
•Bobby Orr 40/1497

Baseball:

•Fred Lynn
•Jim Rice
•Carlton Fisk

Teams:

My team focus are cards for the Avalanche, Bruins and Red Sox. Mostly base and inserts, but will acquire GU and autographs.

Colorado Avalanche
Boston Bruins
Boston Red Sox
New England Patriots

Sets:

2006-07 Be A Player Hockey Signature Portraits 8x10 autograph set. Consisting of Single, dual, triple and quad. I have 92/94 for the single set.
Need Kari Lehtonen and Sidney Crosby.
1965-66 Topps
1964-65 Topps
1965-66 Coca Cola
2008-09 Upper Deck Masterpieces (Hockey, Baseball and Football)
2014-15 Upper Deck Masterpieces

Projects:
•Ultimate Hockey Card Catalog: 3261/15563 for 21% and counting.
Would like to have one card for every hockey card set, insert, parallel, minor and European set

Side project for wife: Trying to compile a listing and acquire cards for gymnasts.

[irv]

Welcome, Mark.

This is the best site around imo. :)

[peterose4hof]

Hi Mark, Welcome and THANK YOU for your service!

[vintagetoppsguy]

Hi Mark, Welcome and THANK YOU for your service!

+1

[jb217676]

Hi Mark! Glad to see another Bobby Orr collector around here!

[divecchia]

Hi Scott, welcome.

Donato

[Stampsfan]

Hey Mark,

Welcome, and I echo Irv... best site around for this hobby.

Let me know what you are looking for (condition and cards) in 1965-66 Topps hockey... I have several extras and may be able to help you out.

Bob

[Leon]

Welcome to the forum, Mark

[4815162342]

Welcome, Mark, and many thanks for your service to our great nation!

I'm not familiar with this "hockey" that you speak of? :D

[avsbruins65]

Thank you to everyone for the welcome and comments.

[gemmint77]

Welcome and thanks for your service to our country!

[the 'stache]

Welcome aboard, Mark. I too, thank you for your service to our country.

And what's this...ice hockey? I seem to remember that in my past. All I know is that, when I lived in Wisconsin, and I tried to skate, I'd fall down and hurt myself. So, I got stuck in goal a few times, and got promptly smacked in the face with a stick. I learned hockey was not for me. :p

In my next life, however, I'm going to fly around the rink like "Rocket" Richard.

[x2drich2000]

Welcome Mark! Since this is a prewar board, here's one of my favorite pieces from my collection.

http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u394/x2drich2000/Personal%20Collection/Misc/1910%20St%20Paul%20School%20Cabinet%202.jpg